Aloe deltoideodonta var. ruffingiana

Aloe deltoideodonta var. ruffingiana

Family: Aloaceae.

A small, clustering Aloe from sparse bushland in southern Madagascar with stunning, broad, green or reddish, longitudinally mottled leaves and a usually unbranched inflorescence. Aloe deltoideodonta var. ruffingiana is similar and closely related to Aloe rauhii. In cultivation it is easily grown in warm temperate and some tropical climates.

Sowing instructions: Seeds germinate very well but may damp off if overwatered. Use a mixture of river sand, compost and soil to sow seeds in. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the surface and cover with a layer of small pebbles. The pebbles help the seedlings to stay upright and prevent damping off. Keep seed tray in a dry warm corner and do not allow to dry out. Transplant the seedlings after one year.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: May 2024